Eagle-eyed Happy Valley viewers catch a ‘crazy’ moment at the end of episode four – but did YOU notice?

Happy Valley’s final run hit a crescendo on Sunday night during its fourth episode.

But some observant viewers were quick to spot a “crazy” moment at the end of the last episode.

The episode focused on James Norton’s character Tommy Lee Royce, who made a daring escape during his court hearing about a gang murder after the victim was noticed by Sergeant Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) in the opening sequence of the series.

Tommy’s son Ryan (Rhys Connah) has left school to go on trial, only for his grandfather Richard (Derek Riddell) to show up as part of his investigation into the Kneževićs.

After two of Knežević’s men caused a distraction outside, Tommy left the courtroom and sped through the streets of Leeds.

As he left the court, he hit a nearby newsagent before stealing a bike and cycling equipment and driving through Leeds in disguise.

Practical: As Tommy left court he hit up a local newsagent before stealing a bike and some cycling gear and driving around central Leeds in disguise

However, eagle-eyed viewers who watched the episode were quick to point out that Tommy wasn’t even in Leeds to begin with.

One tweeted: “Crazy how Tommy Bolton escapes and ends up in Leeds #HappyValley,” alongside a screenshot of Tommy running through the streets, while a second showed him on the bike he stole in the episode’s closing moments.

Another wrote: “Tommy Lee Royce enters a newspaper in Bolton and exits in Leeds. I never enter this paper. #HappyValley.”

Oh! However, eagle-eyed viewers who watched the episode were quick to point out that Tommy wasn’t even in Leeds at first

A third said: “The continuity of filming at Happy Valley is great. He busts Bolton out of court. Walking into a kiosk in central Bolton but riding his bike away from God knows where?! Definitely not Bolton #HappyValley.”

Someone else joked: “The news agencies in Bolton have a portal to another town. If I have to visit I save on train tickets #happyvalley.”

Another added: “Good old Bolton pretending to be Leeds there (until the last shot). The old magistrates court is used for so much filming! #HappyValley.’

Reaction: One tweeted: “Crazy how Tommy Bolton escapes and ends up in Leeds #HappyValley” alongside a snap of Tommy running through the streets while a second showed him on the bike he stole in the episode’s closing moments

In the final five minutes of the final installment of the hit BBC drama, there were major developments across the two storylines as Rob Hepworth discovered his wife Joanna’s body and Tommy made his great escape.

One fan explained that the show “makes it impossible to go to bed early” as the episode ended with another cliffhanger and the prospect of a final confrontation between Cawood and Royce.

Meanwhile, the series’ other major storyline unfolded as Joanna’s disappearance raised suspicions.

Quickly; The episode focused on James Norton’s character Tommy Lee Royce, who made a daring escape during his trial for gangland murder.

Escape: After two of Knežević’s men caused a distraction outside, Tommy left the courtroom and sped through the streets of Leeds.

In episode three, Faisal Bhatti (Amit Shah) kills Joanna in a fit of rage after her plan to kill Rob is revealed.

Despite her husband Rob insisting it was in her character to disappear, Joanna’s worried parents were seen at the police station to lodge a missing persons report with Sergeant Cawood.

After being questioned at home, Rob saw a suitcase in the garage and opened it to find the gruesome scene of his wife’s body stuffed inside.

Here we go: He managed to escape the courtroom during the trial and left the audience in suspense

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Viewers are still scratching their heads over how the various subplots connect.

Viewers praised the show’s writer, Sally Wainwright, for her ability to bring two storylines to a climax in a matter of minutes.

“To build this amount of tension in one episode takes skill, but to build this amount of tension on two separate storylines within one episode requires writing and directing of the highest quality. #HappyValley,” one fan declared.

Another pointed out that “Happy Valley makes it impossible to go to bed early on Sundays. Each episode leaves a heartbeat of around 200 BPM.

‘Jesus Christ. I didn’t breathe for about ten minutes,” agreed another.

Others pointed out that Cawood’s suspicions that Tommy was up to something were proven correct again during his trial, when they asked her colleagues and family to “always listen to Catherine if she has any suspicions.”

Tommy’s escape suggests a final showdown between him and Cawood is underway, but as this is the final series, some viewers are starting to worry that Sarah Lancashire’s lead will not carry through to retirement.

“If bad things happen to Catherine at the end of this series, I’m not sure I can forgive Sally Wainwright and co.” Author JoJo Moyes tweeted.

Happy Valley continues on Sunday at 9pm on BBC One.

Eagle Eyes: A third said: “The continuity of the Happy Valley movie is great. He breaks Bolton out of court outside the court. Walks into a newsstand in central Bolton but rides his bike away from god knows where ?!Definitely not Bolton #HappyValley’

Finale: Catherine Cawood’s hatred for Tommy Lee Royce has simmered for three seasons and as the final episode of Happy Valley approaches, fans have been predicting the ultimate showdown